I'm Old But I’m Awfully Tough

Traditional Music of the Ozark Region

Missouri Friends of the Folk Arts - M.F.F.A.1001

Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: United States
Released: 1977
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk
[Tracklist]
A01 I'm Old but I'm Awfully Tough: Lee Finis Cameron "Tip" McKinney (01:23)
A02 Lighthouse: Emmanuel Wood and Family (01:42)
A03 Story: Emmanuel Wood and Family (01:10)
A04 Dixie Blossom: Emmanuel Wood and Family (02:00)
A05 Walk Along John: Emmanuel Wood and Family (02:13)
A06 Spokane Waltz: Emmanuel Wood and Family (02:25)
A07 Bear Creek Sally Goodin: Emmanuel Wood and Family (02:32)
A08 The Rattlesnake and the Texas Pony: Green Berry Horton (01:28)
A09 Story: Green Berry Horton (01:11)
A10 Over the Woods and Through the Snow: Green Berry Horton (00:37)
A11 Bunker Hill: Green Berry Horton (01:33)
A12 Mignight Shuffle: Green Berry Horton (00:42)
B01 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Troy Lee, Rex and Ray Offutt (02:37)
B02 Old Fort Smith: Troy Lee, Rex and Ray Offutt (02:03)
B03 Unnamed Schottische: Troy Lee, Rex and Ray Offutt (01:42)
B04 Durang's Hornpipe: Troy Lee, Rex and Ray Offutt (02:02)
B05 Whiskey Before Breakfast: Troy Lee, Rex and Ray Offutt (03:08)
B06 Kentucky Waltz: Troy Lee, Rex and Ray Offutt (01:38)
B07 Gone to View That Land: Lee Finis Cameron "Tip" McKinney (02:59)
B08 Gypson Davy: Lee Finis Cameron "Tip" McKinney (04:07)
B09 Wandering Boy: Lee Finis Cameron "Tip" McKinney (04:07)
B10 Heaven Bells Are Ringing: Lee Finis Cameron "Tip" McKinney (01:23)
C01 Dance Around Molly: Jake Hockemeyer and Russ Orchard (01:56)
C02 Coming Down From Denver: Jake Hockemeyer and Russ Orchard (01:51)
C03 Marmaduke's Hornpipe: Jake Hockemeyer and Russ Orchard (01:47)
C04 The Death of the Old Sow: Lawrence Baker (01:16)
C05 The Old Man Who Lived in the West: Lawrence Baker (02:28)
C06 She Oughta' Been A Lady: Vesta Johnson and Don Womack (00:58)
C07 Story: Vesta Johnson and Don Womack (01:19)
C08 Fat Meat and Dumplings: Vesta Johnson and Don Womack (01:27)
C09 Middlegrove: Frank Reed and Alva Lee Hendren (01:15)
C10 Stoney Point: Frank Reed and Alva Lee Hendren (01:21)
C11 Massa Bill: Frank Reed and Alva Lee Hendren (01:22)
C12 Fox Chase: Frank Reed and Alva Lee Hendren (01:26)
D01 Story of La Guignolee: Rose Pratt (00:37)
D02 La Guignolee: Rose Pratt (01:49)
D03 Story: Rose Pratt (01:01)
D04 La Guignolee: Charlie Pashia and Joe Politte (01:39)
D05 Rustic Dance: Charlie Pashia (01:28)
D06 Father's Schottische: Charlie Pashia (02:13)
D07 Jenny Put the Kettle On: Joe Politte (00:54)
D08 Story and Unnamed Tune: Joe Politte (02:34)
D09 Molly Musk: Joe Politte (02:00)
D10 Mule Stories: Joe Politte (03:46)
D11 The Old Rock Road: Joe Politte (01:40)
D12 Old Man Portell's Tune: Joe Politte (01:10)
D13 Grand Picnic: Joe Politte (01:50)
[Credits]
Field Recording: Julia Olin, Jim Olin and Barry Bergey, Remastering and Editing: Steve Fuller, Designer: Elizabeth Shepard, Photographer: Scott Dine, Barry Bergey and Julia Olin
[Notes]
I'm Old But I'm Awfully Tough: Traditional Music of the Ozark Region is a collection of field recordings made in southern Missouri and in northern Arkansas over the period of 1975–76 by members of the Missouri Friends of the Folk Arts. The singers, instrumentalists, and storytellers who appear on these records reveal the variety and richness of the folk traditions in the Ozark region. Many of these tunes and songs are unique and none of these performers had appeared on record before [the original release of this album in 1977]. Some of the music may surprise you because it is not normally associated with the Ozark region. Some of the conversation may enlighten you, providing a historical perspective not often found in Ozark history books. We hope that all of it will entertain you.